Although this would be a short driving day from Ross to Greymouth, - less than 80km, we decided to make a little detour after some beach time in Hokitika. We headed East on a road that was part of the cycling route - Tour Aotearoa - but I didn’t take it as it was an out and return and it was pouring rain that day. So we headed out, went to see the Hokitika Gorge….a beautiful 3km walk, then to the Cowboy Ranch - beautiful farm land and we saw one spectacular waterfall. Dorothy Falls. There were also several walking paths and a beautiful lake. We got lost just wandering around and it seems almost every turn there was something to see! Great way to spend the afternoon.
Eventually we headed to Greymouth….the beach in Hokitika was a fine sandy beach….black closer to the road, and light closer to the surf. The beaches near Greymouth are rocky….no sand. Just a few more days left before our adventure is over….we are having so much fun.
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